PlayStation Anime Hub Now Has a Spring 2027 Date, Per Variety

“As we told you earlier, Variety says PlayStation's Crunchyroll anime hub lands on the PS5 home screen in spring 2027, and I'm treating it like a free buffet.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on The Recap
Published 7:35 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “PlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:35 PM ET on The Recap, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: Hollywood.

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VarietyPlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Variety says PlayStation's Crunchyroll anime hub lands on the PS5 home screen in spring 2027, and I'm treating it like a free buffet.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, a whole anime shelf on the console. I've already cleared my gaming chair and a drawer of snacks.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt's basically a studio apartment for my thumbs.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKenji, that's the most committed thing anyone has said all day. Not market-moving, but my favorite strip mall just got jealous.